Forever-Glo Nite Lites
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Forever-Glo Nite Lites"
Units: About 35,000
Manufacturer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle
River, N.J.
Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to
overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a
fire.
Incidents/Injuries: AmerTac has received nine reports of incidents
involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or
charring. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites" look like small
picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or
75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in
this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded
scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed
on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a
punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite
models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about 1/4 inch thick.
"AmerTac" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are
indicated on the back of the nite lites.
Sold at: Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide
from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately.
If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the
circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the
firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800)
420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit
AmerTac's Web site or www.recall-center.com
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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